Lost...I was diagnosed with RRMS in 1998. I was 20 years old with a 9mo old son. I woke up the day...reactions7comments
The Flow...My first diagnosable symptom was optic neuritis. I was working part-time mucking stalls to pay for my horse's board. After the 4th...reactions2comments
New Device Helps Bladder...Hi, I’m Carolyn and I’ve had MS for 31 years. This year I had an Axonics device implanted on my bladder (outpatient)...reactions2comments
False Signals...My bladder has been a problem for much of my time with MS. As I get on top of the realization that...reactions2comments
World MS Day: 10 Things Everyone Should Know About MS...Today is World MS Day, and this year's theme is “connections” which feels all the more important during these trying times. Whether...reactions8comments
Every twenty minutes? Are you kidding me?...We may each have a unique copy of multiple sclerosis, one that fits us just like a pair of beloved jeans that...reactions9comments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & Healing...Professor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique...reactionscomments
Altered State...Multiple sclerosis an altered state of mind and being. Triggered by spinal disease and prolonged critically high body temperatures. As the medical...reactions1comment
Mind heals body.... Body heals mind. My take on yoga.... Mindfulness...YOGA cannot be taught... It has to be experienced. You live YOGA!!! I had practiced yoga for over 9 years (I would...reactions1comment
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home Devices...At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
Telehealth: Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
When the Massage Therapist Is Out and You Need Relief Now...It’s really too bad we can’t physically distance ourselves from our MS symptoms. One of my symptoms, spasticity, cannot be ignored. It...reactions7comments
I Am The Herd...Lately the term thinning the herd has been used more times than I would like to hear. With the coronavirus spreading all...reactions4comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactions1comment
MS Comic: Getting an Infusion...Spending 2 hours getting an infusion doesn't sound relaxing or restful at first. In this MS comic, Brooke debates whether she should...reactions4comments
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of Life...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of multiplesclerosis.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions2comments
MS Comic: Quitting Smoking...Being diagnosed with a chronic illness like MS often leads people to take a hard look at other aspects of their lifestyles...reactions4comments
Living, Loving, & MS with Lee & Tanya: Our Story...My fiance and I both have secondary progressive MS and would love to be an inspiration to others. Lee has had MS...reactions4comments
MJ, Not MS....Hi, I'm Mary. My story could go on forever. Diagnosed in 86, and perhaps I will tell the whole thing. Eventually, through...reactions4comments
MS Diagnosis...It was spring of 1992, and I wake up one morning having double vision. After one week the symptoms got worst and...reactions2comments